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define
[ dih-fahyn ]
verb (used with object)
- to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.):
They disagreed on how to define “liberal.”
- to explain or identify the nature or essential qualities of; describe:
to define judicial functions.
- to fix or lay down clearly and definitely; specify distinctly:
to define one's responsibilities.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- to determine or fix the boundaries or extent of:
to define property with stakes.
- to make clear the outline or form of:
The roof was boldly defined against the sky.
verb (used without object)
- to set forth the meaning of a word, phrase, etc.; construct a definition.
define
/ ɪˈڲɪ /
verb
- to state precisely the meaning of (words, terms, etc)
- to describe the nature, properties, or essential qualities of
- to determine the boundary or extent of
- often passive to delineate the form or outline of
the shape of the tree was clearly defined by the light behind it
- to fix with precision; specify
Derived Forms
- ˈھԲ, adverb
- ˈھԲ, adjective
- ˈھԱ, noun
- ˌھԲˈٲ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·ھa· adjective
- ·ھa·i·ٲ noun
- ·ھa· adverb
- ·ھԱmԳ noun
- ·ھİ noun
- d·ھԱ verb (used with object) misdefined misdefining
- non·ھa·i·ٲ noun
- non·ھa· adjective
- non·ھa· adverb
- ԴDzd·ھԱ adjective
- non·ھİ noun
- d·ھԱ verb (used with object) predefined predefining
- d·ھԱ verb (used with object) redefined redefining
- -·ھԱ adjective
- i··ھԱ adjective
- un·ھa· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of define1
Example Sentences
To Young, owning one signals the steadfast dedication that defines the club, as well as a deep respect for the legacy of these cars.
“Trump is asserting a particular theory about executive power, but that’s really all he has,” Ekbladh said, “and that has defined his first hundred days — disrupt, break, defund.”
The final decision was taken after the recent Supreme Court ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law.
Chapman – the committee's deputy convener – accused the court of "bigotry, prejudice and hatred" after it ruled a woman is defined by her biological sex under the Equality Act.
Two weeks ago, judges at the Supreme Court unanimously ruled a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law.
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